[Af/Ae Lock] - Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40 Operating Instructions Manual

Application (Record)
Taking pictures by locking the focus and/or
exposure
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Recording mode:
The AF/AE Lock function is convenient, for example, when there is too much contrast with
the subject and you cannot get appropriate exposure (AE Lock) or when you want to take
a still picture composed with the subject outside the AF area (AF Lock).
Preparation:
To execute the AF/AE Lock function, it is necessary to register [AF/AE Lock] to the [Fn]
button. (→133)
Align the AF area with the subject
Press [Fn] button to lock the focus and/or exposure
• To cancel AF/AE Lock → Press [Fn] button.
Move the camera to compose the still picture you want to take,
and press the shutter button fully
• When [AE] is set, press the shutter button halfway to focus, then press it fully.
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AF/AE Lock switching
By using [AF/AE Lock] in the recording menu, you can set whether to lock focus and/or
exposure.
[AE] Locks exposure only. ([AEL] is displayed on the screen.)
[AF] Locks focus only. ([AFL] is displayed on the screen.)
[AF/AE] Locks focus and exposure. ([AFL] and [AEL] are displayed on the screen.)
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AF Lock only is effective in the following case:
• [Manual Exposure] Mode
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During Manual Focus, only AE Lock can be used.
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Lock is cancelled when a zoom operation is performed after locking the exposure and/
or focus.

[AF/AE Lock]

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